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[-] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world -3 points 2 months ago

I think a lot of people don't. The word 'cis' seems to have been invented because some people object to the term biologically-female or biologically-male, but that's generally what it means.

[-] pack_of_racoons@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

To add, cisgender is not that new of a word, it's been around since the 90s in English. Using the term "biological male/female" is an immidate red flag as it carries with it the insinuation that trans identities are not ligitimate; you could just say "not trans." Hence the heavy use by right wingers and bigots.

[-] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago
[-] will_steal_your_username@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Specifically transphobes prefer saying biological this and that rather than use a trans persons gender identity as a way to purposefully invalidate them

[-] Witchfire@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Cis and trans have existed since Ancient Rome was a thing

[-] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago

So has the french language but it still isn't going to adequately convey the meaning of biological sex to most Americans.

[-] kkj@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago

No, French did not exist at the same time as the Roman Empire.

[-] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago

Thank you for that information. I hope you have a pleasant weekend.

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